The Los Angeles Dodgers drew 4 million fans for the first time in franchise history, becoming the 10th team in Major League Baseball to reach the milestone and first since 2008.

The defending World Series champions topped the mark with 46,601 fans attending Sunday's regular-season finale against San Francisco. Los Angeles finished with 4,012,470 total attendance, averaging 49,537 per game across 81 home dates.

The Dodgers are the first MLB team to draw 4 million fans since the New York Mets and Yankees achieved the feat in 2008. Only nine other franchises have previously reached this attendance threshold in baseball history.

Manager Dave Roberts praised the fanbase's consistent support throughout the season. The team never drew fewer than 40,000 fans for any home game and exceeded 50,000 at 46 of their 81 contests.

"For these fans to post and show up every day, it's incredible," Roberts said. "There's a reason I feel we have the best fans in sports. The numbers speak to it."

Dodger Stadium's 56,000 capacity is the highest in MLB. The venue, which opened in 1962, has hosted the league's attendance leaders in 12 of the past 13 seasons since 2013.

The Dodgers have clinched playoff berths for 13 consecutive years, matching baseball's second-longest postseason streak. This run includes two World Series championships and four National League pennants.

Shohei Ohtani's global popularity has contributed to the team's appeal both at home and on the road. Los Angeles leads the majors in road attendance, drawing an average of 35,118 fans to opposing parks.

The franchise didn't surpass 3 million in attendance until 1978 but has now achieved that mark 36 times. The organization maintains fan interest through regular promotional giveaways, including numerous bobblehead nights throughout the season.